This spinach and mushrooms pasta is as easy and delicious as it gets. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal and it only requires 5 simple ingredients!

Bowl of rotini pasta with sautéed mushrooms, spinach and a lemon wedge

This easy mushrooms and spinach pasta recipe is hands down one of my favorite go-to recipes when life becomes hectic. As a busy mom and teacher, I know firsthand how incredibly difficult it can be to work all day and then come home and try to feed an entire family. 

That’s why I’m all in when it comes to quick and easy recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor or nutrition, like this spinach and mushrooms pasta recipe. Trust me, this simple dish is a game-changer! And the best part? It only requires 5 simple ingredients.

Close-up of fusilli pasta with wilted spinach, mushrooms and garlic

why your family will love this spinach and mushrooms pasta recipe

  • Time-Saving
  • Simple Ingredients
  • Flavor Explosion
  • Versatile and Customizable
  • Minimal Cleanup

ingredients

To make this easy and delicious spinach and mushrooms pasta recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!

Here’s what we are working with:

  • pasta (any type you prefer)
  • fresh spinach
  • mushrooms
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • fresh lemon wedges, optional for garnish
Ingredients for spinach mushroom pasta: dry fusilli, baby spinach, mushrooms, garlic, lemon and oil

how to make spinach and mushrooms pasta

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Optional: Drizzle over lemon juice and serve with fresh lemon wedges and/or basil leaves.
White skillet of sautéed spinach, mushrooms and minced garlic

I hope you enjoy this easy recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes. 

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Easy Spinach and Mushrooms Pasta (Only 5 Ingredients!)

  • DFDairy-Free
  • SFSugar Free
  • VGVegetarian
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This spinach and mushrooms pasta is as easy and delicious as it gets. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal and it only requires 5 simple ingredients!
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 8 oz pasta , any type you prefer!
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • fresh lemon juice and wedges, optional for serving
  • fresh basil leaves, optional for garnish

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  • Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Optional: Drizzle over lemon juice and serve with fresh lemon wedges and/or basil leaves. 

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal

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